Favorite Clam Recipes
Whether in a dip, chowder, or crispy cake, clams are a favorite New England seafood that can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some of our favorite clam recipes.
By Yankee Magazine|May 15 2018|
Steamers with broth and hot butter.
Credit: Aimee SeaveyFAVORITE CLAM RECIPES
Classic New England Clam Chowder
If salt pork, potatoes, and onions define traditional New England clam chowder, then this one is a classic (save for the use of bacon instead of salt pork).
New England Clam Chowder from Chatham Pier Fish Restaurant.
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Crispy Homemade Clam Cakes
We love this recipe because it turns out terrifically crispy clam cakes that are fluffy but not greasy.
Crispy Homemade Clam Cakes | Favorite Clam Recipes
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New England Steamed Clams
One of the region’s best dishes is steamed clams, made all the more desirable here by a butter and broth combination.
Steamers with broth and hot butter.
Credit: Aimee SeaveyCredit: Aimee Seavey
Clear Broth Clam Chowder
The rich broth of this Rhode Island clam chowder is loaded with potatoes, bacon, and either cherrystones or quahogs.
Clear Broth Clam Chowder | Favorite Clam Recipes
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My father used to marinate raw steamers if we had too many. I couldn’t eat raw clams, but I loved those. I suspect that, after shucking them, he would just throw them into some white vinegar.